2019/20 PROGRAM YEAR CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL

2019/20 PROGRAM YEARCONSOLIDATED ANNUALPERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORTFOR THECITY OF MEDFORDCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCKGRANT PROGRAMJuly 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020Planning Department200 S. Ivy StreetMedford, OR 97501541-774-2390angela.durant@cityofmedford.org / aleia.fletcher@cityofmedford.org

CITY OF MEDFORDGary H. Wheeler, MayorBrian Sjothun, City ManagerMEDFORD CITY COUNCILClay Bearnson, Ward 2Kay Brooks, Ward 3Tim D’Alessandro, Ward 2Dick Gordon, Ward 1Alex Poythress, Ward 1Eric Stark, Ward 4Kevin Stine, Ward 3Michael Zarosinski, Ward 4MEDFORD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTGRANTS COMMISSIONHOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSIONMarie Cabler, Chair, At LargeTom Sramek, Jr., Vice Chair At LargeJason Bull, Workforce DevelopmentRepresentativeMarshall Doak, Local Business RepresentativeRebecca Erickson, Healthcare RepresentativeSeptember Flock, Educational InstitutionRepresentativeCarol Fiddler, Social Services RepresentativeBarbara Laskin, Budget CommitteeRepresentativeChad McComas, Affordable HousingRepresentativeAngela Durant, Staff LiaisonAleia Fletcher, Staff LiaisonEric Mitton, Legal Staff LiaisonRandell Embertson, Chair, Affordable HousingRepresentativeJason Elzy, Vice Chair, Local Realtor &Multifamily Housing Operator RepresentativeSteven Erb, Lending Institution RepresentativeRandy Jones, Construction and DevelopmentRepresentativeDebra Lee, Tenant OrganizationRepresentativeJohn Michaels , At LargeJohn Matthew Stranahan, Local Realtor &Multifamily Housing Operator RepresentativePaul Tanner, Construction and DevelopmentClay Bearnson, Council LiaisonKay Brooks, Alternate Council LiaisonMatt Brinkley, Planning DirectorAngela Durant, Staff LiaisonAleia Fletcher, Staff LiaisonEric Mitton, Legal Staff LiaisonCarla Paladino, Staff LiaisonPrepared by City of Medford Community Development Block Grant Program StaffAngela Durant, Principal PlannerAleia Fletcher, Grant Technician

ContentsLIST OF TABLES . iiCR-05 - Goals and Outcomes 91.520(a), 91.520(g) . 1CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic Composition of Families Assisted 91.520(a). 12CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a). 13CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b) . 16CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) . 19CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j). 23CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j) . 24CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230 . 32Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d) . 33CR-45 - CDBG Misc. 91.520(c) . 35Appendix A – Financial Summary. 36Appendix B - Resolution 2020-161. 38City of Medford 2019/20 CAPERi

LIST OF TABLESTable 1 - Accomplishments – 2019/20 Program Year . 5Table 2 - Strategic Plan to Date (2015-19 Consolidated Plan) . 7Table 3 – Assistance to Racial and Ethnic Populations by Source of Funds . 12Table 4 – Resources Made Available . RehousingTwo rental assistance programs, awarded funding from the Community Development BlockGrant (CDBG) CARES Act/COVID-19 (CV) federal funding to help prevent, prepare for, andrespond to COVID-19, recently started through St. Vincent de Paul, serving those of low- tomoderate-income households; and Community Works, serving those fleeing from domesticviolence with anticipated completion by the end of 2020/21 PY.Public Services - Objective 1Public Service Activities Other Than LMI Housing BenefitYouth 71Five’s vocational training project fell short of anticipated performance, serving 17homeless youth versus 35 anticipated due to challenges encountered from the COVID-19pandemic.Center for NonProfit Legal Services’ CDBG-CV program recently started with expectedcompletion date for the end of 2020/21 PY. Moreover, the City’s Child Care Program throughCity of Medford 2019/20 CAPER3

CDBG-CV to expand child care capacity using eligible providers has also experienced temporarydelays.Community Development - Objective 1Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities Other Than LMI Housing BenefitThe 2018 and 2019 Compass House projects reported less than expected performance. CompassHouse’s property renovation project for 2018 serving persons with disabilities and mental illnessmisestimated the number served, 850 expected with 759 actual. Project’s impact, however, willbe long lasting and continue to serve those of disabilities.The 2019 Compass House project experienced delays due to unforeseen construction expenses,coupled with COVID-19’s impact, causing project’s delay. This project is anticipated to begin inMarch 2021 and complete by June 2021.City of Medford 2019/20 CAPER4

Table 1 - Accomplishments – 2019/20 Program YearGoalDescription11IndicatorAffordable Housing - Objective 1Improve and maintain livingconditions, safety and long-termaffordability of rental and/orhomeowner housing occupiedby low/moderate-income andspecial needs households.Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated- Housing Authority of Jackson CountyHomeowner Repair Program 2019(14)- Housing Authority of Jackson CountyHomeowner Repair Program 2018(2)Affordable Housing - Objective 2Create more opportunities forlow/moderate-income andspecial needs residents tosecure affordable and livablerental and/or homeownerhousing.Public Facility or Infrastructure Activitiesfor LMI Housing:- Addictions Recovery Center (0)- OnTrack (0)- Housing Authority of Jackson County– Newbridge (63)Homeowner & Rental HousingRehabilitated:- Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley(6 units - 4 homeowner; 2 rental)Tenant-based rental assistance/RapidRehousing/Homelessness Prevention:- St. Vincent de Paul (84/198 households/persons)CDBG-CV:- CV - St. Vincent de Paul (0)- CV - Community Works (0)City of Medford 2019/20 CAPERExpectedOutcomeActualOutcomeUnit ofMeasurePercentComplete1816Housing Units 88.89%5063Housing Units 126%206Housing Units 30%157 total;CDBG: 60CDBG-CV:9784Households53.50%5

2Public Services - Objective 1Improve the opportunities oflow/moderate-income andspecial needs residents tobecome self-sustaining throughthe availability and accessibilityof essential support servicesoffered directly through publicservice agencies.Public service activities other than LMIHousing Benefit:- Maslow Project (1,799)- Rogue Retreat (45)- Youth 71Five Vocational Training(17)CDBG-CV:- CV – Center for NonProfit LegalServices (0)- CV - City of Medford - Child CareProgram using Eligible Providers (0)Homeless Person Overnight Shelter- Hearts with a Mission (139)3Community Development(Non-Housing) - Objective 1Improve communityinfrastructure and facilities,reduce blighting influences, andpreserve and build communitythrough neighborhoodrevitalization in low/moderateincome neighborhoods.Public Facility or Infrastructure Activitiesother than LMI Housing Benefit- Compass House 2019 (0)- Compass House 2018 (759)- Youth 71Five Ministries (0)City of Medford 2019/20 3120139Persons115.83%850759Persons79.89%6

Table 2 - Strategic Plan to Date (2015-19 Consolidated ble Housing 1,000,000 Homeowner Housing RehabilitatedObjective 1Rental Housing Rehabilitated12Affordable Housing -Objective 2Public Services -Objective 1 35,000 434,025Public Facility or InfrastructureActivities for LMI HousingCommunityDevelopment -Objective 1 2,056,28076050Homeowner Housing Added3Tenant-based RentalAssistance/Rapid Rehousing7ActualOutcome751Unit .68%N/A*Not listedin ConPlan199 Households 398%0HousingUnitsN/A*Not listedin ConPlan215 Households 3,071.43%N/A*Not listedin ConPlanRental Housing Rehabilitated02HousingUnitsHomeowner Housing %1,875581Persons01,012Persons30.99%N/A*Not listedin ures18.52%Public service activities other thanLMI Housing BenefitHomeless Person Overnight ShelterHomeless Prevention3ExpectedOutcomePublic Facility/ Infrastructure otherthan LMI Housing BenefitBuildings DemolishedCity of Medford 2019/20 CAPER7

Code Violations ResolvedCity of Medford 2019/20 CAPER031PropertiesN/A*Not listedin ConPlan8

Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities andspecific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activitiesidentified.The City of Medford’s Consolidated Plan and Action Plan call for CDBG investments to accomplishthree goals. The goals and accomplishments made during the 2019 PY are referenced below:Goal 1) Improve the Condition and Availability of Affordable Housing.Under the 2015-19 Consolidated Plan, the City allows for the use of several strategies to improveand maintain existing housing and to create more opportunities for LMI residents to secureaffordable and livable housing. Strategies incorporated during the 2019 PY included no-interestloans for housing rehabilitation for homeowners and to support transitional housing for thoserecovering from addiction, provide financial assistance for rent payments and deposits, andincrease accessibility through modular ramps for persons of disabilities.Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: The City, through its Homeowner Repair Programadministered by HAJC, expended 284,816.39 in 2019 and 22,209.40 in 2018 entitlement fundsto provide zero-interest, deferred loans to 16 LMI homeowners in need of rehabilitation tocorrect hazards and conditions affecting health and affordability. Four homes were improved tomeet an Energy Star rating, 16 were brought from substandard to standard condition, ninehomeowners were senior citizens, and one home was brought into compliance with lead safetyrules. Activities included repairing roofs, failing heating and plumbing systems, unsafe wiring,weatherization and other minor emergency repairs. Given Medford’s high percentage of agedhousing stock, the City continues to prioritize this program to maintain decent and affordablehousing for existing homeowners.In addition, through Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley (RBTRV), four homeowners increasedaccessibility and safety for households of persons with disabilities through the implementationof modular ramps.Rental Housing Rehabilitated: The City, through RBTRV, also rehabilitated two rental units toincrease accessibility and safety for households of persons with disabilities through theimplementation of modular ramps.Public Facility/Infrastructure Activities for LMI Housing Benefit:After recovery from delays, HAJC completed construction of Newbridge Place, a 64-unitaffordable housing complex which expended 323,504.40 in PY 2016 CDBG funds during the2018 PY to construct s

Tim D’Alessandro, Ward 2 Dick Gordon, Ward 1 Alex Poythress, Ward 1 Eric Stark, Ward 4 . September Flock, Educational Institution Representative Carol Fiddler, Social Services Representative . The